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Am Not Coping

Am Not Coping

I am really not coping at the moment but this is entirely on ME!

This is a message for a few people on here @utopia @Former-Member @Faith-and-Hope @Former-Member

that I asked could be passed on but it seems that only part of it has been and I understand from the responses that have made it through my emails that I have caused untold distress for some people. I was not going to return because of what I felt I put people through but I especially wanted @utopia and @Former-Member to know that they were not wrong at the time and I was going through a real crisis period. You both held me together for longer than I could myself until the point where my own self-destructive thoughts overwhelmed me.

The entire message that I sent to SANE is below:

I have just viewed the multitude of emails and messages sent from forum members and members of the SANE team – as well as the text and voice message left on my phone.

I have not been able to communicate with anyone since the other night as I have been recovering from what ended up being an unsuccessful attempt to end the pain.

At the time I was in a very distressed state and I did want to stop the pain and all I seemed to achieve is to cause others pain and worry and that is the last thing I wanted to do – I just wanted to end mine and say goodbye to everyone beforehand so my future absence was explained. I should have realised that the message I posted would have concerned some people but I really was not in any state to think about the repercussions for others.

I am so sorry I caused so much distress to others – that is something I will have to hopefully try and live with.

I don’t believe after the concern and anxiety I caused to so many that I will ever be able to return to the forum.

Can someone from the SANE team please explain all this to all those involved and pass on my gratitude for their compassion, concerns and kind words throughout the time I have been part of the ‘forum family’.

Thank you and sorry again for the difficult position I put everyone in.

Zoe7

I do not want any responses from any of you. I just wanted to let you know exactly what has happened and let you know how truly sorry I am for hurting people I have come to think of as friends and family, and who I really care about.

Your support, advice and compassion are what make you all the wonderful people you are.

@utopia and @Former-Member I am so sorry that the trust you placed in me has now been broken because of my actions. I also felt that we had a stronger connection, especially over the last week, and you both helped me in ways I cannot even describe or explain. I was not pulling away from you two - just wanted to pull away from myself. I couldn't cope with my own feelings and no-one or nothing was actually going to be able to stop me at the time. It's now just another failure to add to my list of failures. I really don't know what else to say to you both but to reiterate my heartfelt 'sorry'.

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@Faith-and-Hope Hope your time with D1 and your visitors is going well - missing you but know you have a lot going on. Hugs and hugs 💕🌹🌷🌸🌺💐

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Hi @Zoe7 ..... 👋💕

I am buzzing in and adding Supported’s ...... so I am around, but feeling very tired so not-so-chatty ..... I will answer if you post tho 🤗💚

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Hi Hon It is nice to see you here in whatever capacity you can be @Faith-and-Hope I certainly don't want to put any pressure on you as I can imagine how much having extra people there can be draining - even if it is in a nice way.

I have had a bit of a sad afternoon - firstly knowing Lunar is finishing up and as you could imagine that has hit me quite hard and secondly found out one of the regulars from the pool died. He had been missing for several days and was fouond this afternoon - such a lovely, friendly guy and it is all a bit of a shock still. I am doing ok tonight - tomorrow might be a different story - not even sure I want to go the the pool but will decide in the morning. It might be nice to be amongst other people that knew him but will make that decision in the morning.

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Oh @Zoe7, that is a bit sad .....

It might be nice to have a little coffee time after the pool, if you do decide to go, with the other regulars ..... I find it helps to be able to have a bit of a “gathering” .... an acknowledgement of the person and time spent in their company.

Hugz .... and yes, I will miss Lunar too. Lovely to picture her with a little one tho .....😏

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It is a lovely thing to picture Lunar with a little one - if she brings only a small part of her compassion and caring nature to the little one then they are going to be one lucky baby @Faith-and-Hope I can imagine them all running along the beach when the little one is able to and what a lovely life they will have

I know it will be a very sombre place at the pool tomorrow but you are right that it is sometimes best to spend time with others when dealing with such a loss.

Needing plenty of Toby and Cat hugs tonight that is for sure.

Are you going to try to get an early night Hon - you sound exhausted

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I am hoping you have already gone to sleepy land @Faith-and-Hope but wanted to stop in and say goodnight regardless. I hope you get some rest so you can wake refreshed tomorrow. Love ya Hon

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Night @Faith-and-Hope 🙂

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Goodnight @Zoe7 and furbabies ..... 💚🦋💐💕 ..... thinking of you.

‘Night @MDT ..... And anyone else around ..... 👋💤💕

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Posting a quick "Hi" almost pumpkin time. Flat out for next four days.

Sorry to hear of the loss of your pool friend. @Zoe7 Its a great suggestion to get together if you dont end up knowing about other memorial funeral etc

I had a good night, but a bit hyper this afternoon, so took a pill.

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Hey @Zoe7 ..... 👋💚☕️💕

I have ended up at the hairdresser this morning ...... getting myself sorted out a little bit in the mad rush to get all my uni assignments finalised for the end of year in a couole of weeks time.

How have you pulled up this morning ? I don’t know whether I have missed you already ..... I have sore knees at the moment, so I am slower to get anywhere, and today’s studio work is a major assignment. I have all my gear with me. Feel like a snail, with my house on my back, and just as slow .... lol

D1 is out and about with me, but it will be all three girls shortly.

Hugs for your day, whether you get to the pool or not, it will be a sad day for you regardless.

💚💜💗

Hi @Appleblossom 💕

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